Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium was the home field of the UConn Huskies in Storrs, Connecticut. It opened in 1953 and held 16,200 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2002).
UConn's on-campus stadium for 50 seasons; it was too small for the FBS move, so the Huskies went to Rentschler Field in 2003. It was demolished in 2012 for the Werth Champions Center basketball facility.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Storrs, Connecticut
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1953
- Closed
- 2002
- Capacity
- 16,200
- Teams
- UConn Huskies (1953–2002)
Teams that played here
- UConn Huskies (FBS), 1953–2002
Stadiums near Memorial Stadium10
- 1FBSPratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — UConn Huskies 21 mi
- 2FCSArute Field — Central Connecticut Blue Devils 29 mi
- 3FCSBeirne Stadium — Bryant Bulldogs 38 mi
- 4FCSFitton Field — Holy Cross Crusaders 40 mi
- 5FBSWarren McGuirk Alumni Stadium — UMass Minutemen 42 mi
- 6FormerAlumni Field — UMass Minutemen 42 mi
- 7FCSBrown Stadium — Brown Bears 43 mi
- 8FCSCentreville Bank Stadium — Rhode Island Rams 46 mi
- 9FCSYale Bowl — Yale Bulldogs 48 mi
- 10FormerYale Field — Yale Bulldogs 48 mi
Questions about Memorial Stadium
Who played at Memorial Stadium?
Memorial Stadium was home to the UConn Huskies (1953–2002).
When did Memorial Stadium open?
Memorial Stadium opened in 1953.
Is Memorial Stadium still standing?
No. Memorial Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Memorial Stadium hold?
Memorial Stadium held about 16,200 fans.
What football stadiums are near Memorial Stadium today?
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (UConn Huskies) is about 21 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.